Letter of Attorney to Reuben McBride, 2 November 1841

my said Attorney, by these presents, full power and authority in and about the premises, to have, use and take all lawful means, in my name, for the purposes, aforesaid, and upon the receipt of any such debts, dues, or sums of money, (as the case may be) acquitances, or other sufficient discharges, for me, and in my name to make and give. And generally to do all other acts and things in the law whatsoever, needful and necessary to be done in and about the premises for me and in my name, to do, execute and perform, as fully, and to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do in and about the premises, by virtue hereof.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one

my said Attorney, by these presents, full power and authority in and about the premises, to have, use and take all lawful means, in my name, and for my usefor the purposes, aforesaid, and upon the receipt of any such debts, dues, or sums of money, (as the case may be) acquitances, or other sufficient discharges, for me, and in my name to make and give. And generally to do all other acts and things in the law whatsoever, needful and necessary to be done in and about the premises for me and in my name, to do, execute and perform, as fully, and to all intents and purposes as I might or could do if personally present. Hereby ratifying and confirming all and whatsoever my said attorney shall lawfully do in and about the premises, by virtue hereof.

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this second day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty one

Principal gathering place for Saints following expulsion from Missouri. Beginning in 1839, LDS church purchased lands in earlier settlement of Commerce and planned settlement of Commerce City, as well as surrounding areas. Served as church headquarters, 1839...